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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.61, 4,024.81 and 1,202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.61, 4,024.81 and 1,202.06 is: 1,802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.61 : 4,024.81 = 1,202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.61/4,024.81 = 1,202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.61x = 4,024.81 × 1,202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.61x = 4,838,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,039.98/2,683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.81

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